Despite all of the hoopla, I didn't really like this movie at all!

Rating: 1/10 (10 July 2005)

Yep, I caught a preview of Michael Bay's new film The Island over this weekend, and to say I was unimpressed is an understatement. I realize that Michael Bay is an over the top director, but it seems every movie he does is the same.
The Island, is about cloning and focuses on two characters, Lincoln Six Echo, played by Ewan McGregor, and Jordan Two Delta, played by Scarlett Johansson.
The film's premise is that these "clones" are working in a utopian society, when they are really part of a harvesting project that creates clones for high paying users.
The films action sequences, such as a freeway highway chase are somewhat exciting, but the storyline is predictable and completely unbelievable. Never once did I find a shred of believability in this film.
Ewan McGregor, terrific in the right roles, just doesn't seem right for this film, and Scarlett Johansson isn't quite believable or ready for action films yet, in my opinion, she should stick with independent films, where she completely shines! With many other great films this summer, I would best say wait for The Island on video.
A 3 on a scale of 1-10.